SeamlessHR raises additional $9 million in series A extension

SeamlessHR raises $9 million from Gates Foundation and Helios

SeamlessHR has secured an additional $9 million in funding thanks to Helios Digital Ventures and Gates Foundation, marking a pivotal moment in our journey. While this might seem like just another headline, it represents much more for us. It is the evidence of the belief of our investors in our vision and commitment to revolutionising the future of workforce productivity in Africa. So, what does this funding really mean for us at SeamlessHR?ย 

A Step Closer to Redefining Productivity in Africa.

Over the last 5 years, we have expanded across the continent to become the dominant HR and Payroll Software for medium to large enterprises in Africa. With this new investment, we are poised to play a bigger role in directly tackling productivity amongst Africaโ€™s workforce and improving the quality of life of Africaโ€™s hardworking people. Our eponymous software is currently being used by nearly 2000 businesses to manage HR and Payroll processes for about 300,000 employees across 20 African countries.ย 

Now, weโ€™re setting our sights even further. This funding will allow us to expand to all English-speaking countries in Africa. Our goal? To become a global force in productivity, delivering innovative workforce solutions that help medium to large institutions optimise their most critical asset: their people.

Enhancing Our Infrastructure and Fueling Innovation.

As we continue to enter new markets, strengthening our infrastructure is critical. SeamlessHR has always been about providing scalable, adaptable HR solutions that meet diverse industriesโ€™ needs across many regions. This investment will fuel the necessary infrastructure developments that will allow us to maintain our high standards of service while expanding our footprint.

We are investing in the technology and human capital required to ensure that institutions experience seamless operations driven by our solutions. This series A extension gives us the resources to push the boundaries of what is possible.

One key area of focus is leveraging Generative AI into our products to allow users to take a seat at the AI table. We will also scale our Design Partnership Programme, which enables us to Collaborate and Co-create with our customers, allowing us to build customisable and tailored solutions for their needs

A Broader Mission: Transforming Lives.

A lot of our attention going forward will also be on empowering hardworking Africans with responsible credit products that will help them use their employment as collateral to enjoy a better life. The impact of recent global disruptions like the pandemic and various conflicts around the world and its resultant effect on economic indices such as inflation, exchange rates, and food supply has unfortunately affected the most vulnerable working Africans, leading to worsening poverty.ย 

We are confident that our suite of embedded finance products will contribute to alleviating these problems at scale for our people so that working Africans like people in other parts of the world will be able to leverage responsible credit to gain better access to basic life needs like shelter, mobility, food, and education. And who better to walk this road with than the good folks at the Gates Foundation and Helios as well as our very supportive earlier investors, who share our passion for the continent.ย 

Whatโ€™s Next?

This is just the beginning of our next chapter. With the teamโ€™s dedication, the backing of our investors, and the support of our incredible customers, SeamlessHR is geared to take the world stage. We are excited about the road ahead as we scale our operations and deliver on our promise to transform workforce productivity for businesses across the globe.ย 

Together, we are shaping the futureโ€”one business, one employee, and one innovation at a time.

Emmanuel & Deji

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